new from california

[flybyferns]

Hi! I am a 3rd grade teacher from Southern California and I know very little about frogs...just that I loved the tiny green frogs living around Big Bear lake as a young girl. I have a fairly big aquarium and I would like to put frogs in it for my classroom of 3rd graders to enjoy and learn about. I am wondering what kind of frogs are the easiest to take care of? Are there any frogs that do not require a heater? Does keeping frogs cost a lot?
Thank you!

Hello again,
Do you know the name of this "tiny green frogs living around Big Bear lake " ?
Did it live in the water, on the ground or in/on the trees?
I found this site that might help to identify it:
Identifying California Frogs and Toads
It is very possible you could find a breeder, enabling you to purchase a captive bread species once you identify it.
A visit to a local reptile/herp expo may help get you started.
Perhaps members living in Southern Cal. could help........maybe post a new thread in the "general Discussion ' area specific to this question.

As far as costs go. It can become costly. ( I can personally vouch for that ! ) However, depending on the species , costs could be kept under control with a simple environment the children could participate in creating. What a great project. Your idea about no need for heat is great, as this will eliminate the potential of an accident around young children.
( with the children and the frog)
Lynn